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Route · SLC → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Palm Springs

The SLC–PSP corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Palm Springs, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 541 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.5%
On-time
+11.5 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
6,002
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

May 2025 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 80%

Distance

541 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 4 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 86 9 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 92 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 85 3 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 91 8 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 92 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 90 9 0 0 OO
May 2025 93 2 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 90 2 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 93 3 0 1 DL,OO
Feb 2025 84 10 1 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 92 8 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 88 10 0 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 83 6 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 88 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 79 9 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 12 0 0 OO
May 2024 68 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 90 18 0 2 OO
Mar 2024 93 9 2 1 OO
Feb 2024 87 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 91 18 0 1 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,029 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,029 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to PSP

Salt Lake City to Palm Springs (SLC to PSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.5% on-time rate across 6,002 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 541 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 5 of 2,029 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 5 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 80% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to PSP?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Springs have a 90.5% on-time rate based on 6,002 flights. The average delay is 63.7 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to PSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 2,029 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to PSP?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 541 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to PSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (80% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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